How to Get as Much from an Online Conference As an In-Person Conference

Attending a conference can be excellent for you and your
business. You can make contacts and
learn new information, but attending an out-of-town conference can also cost a
significant amount of money. You'll need
to pay airfare, hotel, transportation to the conference. . .Not to mention
finding someone to care for your children.

Another option that can be much easier and cost effective
for the work at home mom is to attend an online conference. Yet, is this type of conference as valuable
as an in-person conference?

It can be, if you take the right steps.

1. Devote your time
to the conference.

You've likely seen
the women at conferences who attend sessions but are busy editing their blog
and keeping up their social media pages while listening to the speaker. I've always wondered how much those people
truly get from attending the session.
When you're at home listening to a speaker, the temptation to multi-task
is even greater. Try to resist and focus
your time on the conference.

2. Make
contacts.

One of the best things you can
do at an in-person conference is connect with other attendees and
speakers. The same goes if you're
listening at home. If you hear a speaker
that you particularly enjoyed, reach out to him or her to ask further questions
or to offer a compliment on the presentation.
Just because you're at home listening to the conference doesn't mean you
can't make connections.

3. Virtually attend
the live events.

Most online conferences
offer you the chance to "attend" the conference while it's happening
or to listen to the conference afterward, in a recorded format. Try to listen live, especially if you have
the chance to add a comment or ask a question.

4. Follow along on
social media.

Every conference has a
hashtag you can follow on social media.
Make sure to do this. Doing so
will help you connect with other attendees and make valuable connections.

Choosing an online conference rather than an in-person
conference can save you a significant amount of money. Follow these suggestions, and you can still
benefit from an online conference as much as you can an in-person conference.

What other suggestions
would you add to make the most of an online conference?

How to Get as Much from an Online Conference As an In-Person Conference
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